OG 230

Dandelion918

230. In reference to the current hostility toward smoking, smokers frequently expressed anxiety that their prospects for being hired and promoted are being stunted by their habit.

(A) In reference to the current hostility toward smoking, smokers frequently expressed anxiety that

(B) Referring to the current hostility toward smoking, smokers frequently expressed anxiety about

(C) When referring to the current hostility toward smoking, smokers frequently express anxiety about

(D) With reference to the current hostility toward smoking, smokers frequently expressed anxiety about

(E) Referring to the current hostility toward smoking, smokers frequently express anxiety that

My Q is what is the difference between "referring to" in E & "when referring to" in C?

Thanks!

rakesun

我认为没啥区别

joe11

referring to 没有时间限制

when referring to 有限制的

Dandelion918

谢谢楼上两位的回答！

我能理解为when refering to是用于表示时间上的进行状态，可翻译成“当,,,,”？